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Massages

I want to get a massage because my neck and back often hurt because of the way i sit/sleep and stress.

I didn't think there were so many types - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massage

Sports massage is one I will prob use sometime soon but for general muscle relaxation I want one where they will go rough and really be extreme

Does anyone know what kind of massage I should be going for?

Reply 1

Dionysus

I don't know the answer regarding massages, but you might want to consider going to a chiropractor if you have back pain.

Reply 2

bunthulhu

My mom does deep tissue massage, which is what you want. Many massage therapists don't use that much pressure - I know this because she's about to retire and she's trying to find someone who uses a similar technique to cover for her, and most of the therapists she's auditioned don't use enough pressure to continue treating her patients properly. She's resorted to seeking sports therapists and they seem to pretty much match her technique, because they're treating actual injuries instead of massaging for relaxation purposes. In short, I'd go with a sports therapist if you can't find a deep tissue masseuse near you :smile:

However, if you are getting neck and back pain then like the above person says you should really see a chiropractor. It might be expensive but if you use a chiropractor in conjunction with a good massage therapist, it will sustain the chiropractor's corrections and generally make the chiropractor's treatment easier. You'll feel better faster with both, basically :smile:

Reply 3

Clubber Lang

Its not constant back pain - as in medical emergency - just annoying niggles here and there.

i definitley get tension in my neck tho!

cheers - i will try and find a deep tissue one!

Reply 4

bunthulhu

Clubber Lang

Its not constant back pain - as in medical emergency - just annoying niggles here and there.

i definitley get tension in my neck tho!

cheers - i will try and find a deep tissue one!

That's fine, you're still an ideal candidate for a chiropractor/deep tissue therapist :biggrin:

Reply 5

UglyDuckling

Just out of curiousity, is there any center that teach people how to massage ?? I'm interested..

Reply 6

Clubber Lang

do u know of any in soton? my friend said there is something called (yakuza?) near town but i havent found anything online, lol - i will have to get the yellow pages out.

Reply 7

Clubber Lang

psycho

Just out of curiousity, is there any center that teach people how to massage ?? I'm interested..

yes...someone i know is actually training to be a sports massager - she is training and it includes doing essays as well as somehting like 100 practice hours (for free)

Reply 8

Dionysus

Just as a guess.. I bet those places will offer you cheaper rates if you are used as a 'model' for a training session. Like they do in hairdressers.

Reply 9

bunthulhu

Clubber Lang

do u know of any in soton? my friend said there is something called (yakuza?) near town but i havent found anything online, lol - i will have to get the yellow pages out.

I'm afraid not, I only know about the people my mom works with and she's based in Poole - I'd suggest the phone book though, try under deep tissue and sports massage therapists :smile:

Or perhaps try your luck with google?

Reply 10

bunthulhu

psycho

Just out of curiousity, is there any center that teach people how to massage ?? I'm interested..

ITEC run courses, I'm sure others do as well though.

Reply 11

acore

I had similar problems and went to an osteopath, and after a few sessions it felt much much better, well, ive also had to change my sleeping habits though >.>